What Eats Pepper in New Jersey, and When
No single roster of “pepper pests” exists for New Jersey in the climate and extension data behind this page.
When to Pick Summer Squash in Manitoba — and What to Do With a Glut
Skin so tender a fingernail dents it without breaking through, before the seeds inside have hardened: that’s the moment to cut.
What Eats Onion in Oklahoma, and When
Oklahoma State University Extension documents four insects that actually cause damage on onion plantings in the state: grasshoppers, spider mites, green…
The Best Turnips and Rutabaga for Kentucky
Best varieties turnips Kentucky planting means splitting the crop into two jobs.
When to Sow Turnips in Kansas
Kansas gardeners get two turnip windows each year: a spring sowing from mid-March through early April, and a fall sowing in early-to-mid August.
The Best Turnips and Rutabaga for Kansas
Fast turnips beat slow rutabaga in almost every Kansas garden, and timing matters more than variety choice.
When to Sow Turnips in Iowa
Iowa gardeners get two shots at turnips: a spring sowing timed to the state’s last frost window of April 12 to April 24, and a fall sowing that runs from…
The Best Turnips and Rutabaga for Iowa
Quick turnips beat rutabaga almost everywhere in Iowa, and the reason comes down to Iowa’s short window between frosts.
When to Sow Turnips in Indiana
Turnips go into Indiana soil twice a year: a spring sowing from mid-March into early April, and a fall sowing in the first two weeks of September that…
The Best Turnips and Rutabaga for Indiana
Indiana’s growing season runs long enough for both quick turnips and slower rutabaga, but the split between the two crops comes down to timing, not taste.